New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service · 2 months ago
Assistant Counsel (Criminal Defense Representation Counsel, Region G) - VID 201989
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$112K/yr - $112K/yr
2+ years expThe New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service is seeking an Assistant Counsel for Criminal Defense Representation in Region G, based in Buffalo. This role involves working with county-based public defense providers to implement reforms and improve the quality of criminal defense representation in the region.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Attorney in Charge of WNY RSC, and in collaboration with the Criminal Defense Representation team, works toward successful implementation of the ILS reform plans within the region, identifies challenges to implementation, and works with county officials and providers of public defense to develop creative solutions to meet the challenges
Consults with the providers of legal representation in the Region G counties and other responsible officials to identify opportunities for enhancing the quality of criminal defense representation provided under article 18-B of the County Law
Facilitates the development and implementation of regional initiatives to improve the quality of public criminal defense representation, including regionalizing access to specialized professional supports for criminal defense representation
Assists with the implementation and monitoring of caseload/workload standards in criminal cases for each provider of mandated representation in the Region G counties, including representation in both trial and appellate-level cases
Works with the Region G providers and counties to ensure that eligible individuals receive quality defense representation at arraignment and monitor progress of the structures put in place to achieve this goal
Assists in maximizing the use of state funding by Region G counties and public defense providers, including negotiating budgets for ILS contracts with providers and counties within the region
Provides consultation to public defense attorneys upon request
Works closely with the Resource Support and Data Specialist and ILS’ Research Unit to ensure collection and reporting of all relevant data, and with the WNY RSC Family Court Counsel and Appellate Counsel to identify areas where quality improvement and greater efficiencies may be achieved
Consults regularly with the other ILS staff to problem-solve and promote improved quality representation
Undertakes other activities as requested in furtherance of the Office’s overall responsibility to make efforts to improve the quality of indigent legal services representation under County Law article 18-B
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
Two years' of experience in criminal defense representation subsequent to Bar admission
Experience in public defense
Strong commitment to promoting high quality and mission-driven public defense
High degree of professionalism and collegiality
Sound judgment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Care Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Personal Leave, Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
Paid Family Leave
Health Care Spending Account
Dependent Care Advantage Account
Membership in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System
Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan
Company
New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service
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